Finding the Third Proportional to 30,150 and 65,322
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,150 and 65,322 is: 141,524.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,150 : 65,322 = 65,322 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,150/65,322 = 65,322/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,150x = 65,322 × 65,322 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,150x = 4,266,963,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,266,963,684/30,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,524.50
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